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silver_toes
Spend the day driving the mini tomorrow or go shopping for dresses for friends wedding ?
May 24 2013 10:21 PM
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silver_toes
The wedding is in 2 weeks so it is cutting it fine. Only have this w/e to shop as next w/e is L2B - must get my priorities right afterall.
May 24 2013 10:43 PM -
robminibcy
You could always do both. Plus if she takes too long you can mention the parkings about to run out:-P
May 24 2013 10:48 PM -
silver_toes
She is me :-)
May 24 2013 11:33 PM
silver_toes
A mini on my 'mini's to own' list is on e-bay with no bids. If I had somehwere to keep it i'd buy it
May 18 2013 08:13 AM
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Moggyton
What happened to getting it today?
May 18 2013 04:01 PM -
js183379
front disc brake conversion kit hadnt arrived yet, pushed to next sat....no big deal
May 18 2013 04:43 PM -
silver_toes
It didn't sell. not even one bid. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111071433446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649. I just need a bigger house with a garage for this beauty.
May 18 2013 05:57 PM
silver_toes
Almost imperceptible clicking noise just started with new CV joint fitted barely 2 months ago. How may CV joints/bearings does this car want :-(
May 03 2013 11:30 AM
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Carlsmini
I dont know much about them myself but I had mine changed last week as they were making that noticeable clicking sound when I steered. The guy that changed mine said sometimes the inner joints can fail as well but normally its just the outer cv joints that make the noise. How noticeable is the clicking sound? Put up a thread and people with more knowledge should be able to help you. All I can suggest is take the wheels off and have a another look at the cv joints to make sure that where the s...
May 03 2013 05:23 PM -
Carlsmini
*sound is coming from. Sorry I'm not much help.
May 03 2013 05:23 PM -
silver_toes
Thanks Carlsmini - i've started a thread
May 03 2013 06:04 PM
silver_toes
Came out of the petrol station this morning to find two men stroking the wing of the mini. Very odd.
May 01 2013 04:58 PM
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ba-tat
Best update ever lol!
May 01 2013 06:57 PM -
cooperdan
lol. seriously... actually stroking it, bit weird
May 01 2013 07:40 PM -
0525116
lol'd
May 01 2013 07:54 PM
silver_toes
Just bought a pov camera to record journeys in the mini. Very excited.
Apr 29 2013 10:36 PM
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Moggyton
Whats the camera called?? :p
Apr 30 2013 07:05 AM -
silver_toes
Contour +2
Apr 30 2013 08:51 AM
silver_toes
Yay, agreed valuation has just come through. That seemed too easy, maybe i've undervalued it, hmm . . .
Apr 24 2013 10:18 AM
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silver_toes
Your laws on importing cars seem really strict. guess therE aren't many mini's about in the US
Apr 21 2013 07:57 PM -
iMurray
I saw a "mini expert" in the states advise someone that a rover sidewalk was possibly a 68 mk2 cooper
Apr 21 2013 08:17 PM -
js183379
I know its a joke. Im being very picky about the one I buy BUT I know it will have complete accurate history with it when purchased.
Apr 21 2013 08:22 PM
silver_toes
Whoops, I appear to have dyed my hair the same colour as my mini. I'm sure it'll look fine
Apr 16 2013 09:37 PM
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OhDear
lol. i explained to my daughter today why we call it MANkind
Apr 05 2013 07:16 PM -
MaxAndPaddy
The Paul Smiths will be a GREAT future investment....on my list!!
Apr 05 2013 07:48 PM -
silver_toes
If I had a garage i'd buy a PS and wrap it up in heated blankets. Don't know why i love them so much. Also have a soft spot for the rose and silver mini specials.
Apr 05 2013 07:52 PM
silver_toes
Just opened up mini mag and found a company using a pic of my car for their advertising. Hmm, not sure about that.
Apr 03 2013 04:18 PM
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mini*mad
how did they get the pic?
Apr 03 2013 08:30 PM -
Noah
Phone and ask for Royalties thats what I'd do. Is it on a site where it becomes in the public domain?
Apr 03 2013 08:41 PM -
silver_toes
Did a photo shoot for a magazine last yr. Didn't sign owt tho so I guess they sold the photos on
Apr 03 2013 09:39 PM
silver_toes
Woop woop, just been out for a spin without anything breaking. Getting a bit of love back for the mini.
Mar 31 2013 05:45 PM
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mellon87
me too. after a few weeks of buggering about with the clutch it finally changes gear! Relief is not the word!
Mar 31 2013 05:49 PM -
silver_toes
haha, need to build up a bit of confidence in it - especially if it's going to do the L2B this year
Mar 31 2013 06:14 PM
silver_toes
the sun is shining and it's 5.4 degrees outside. Should I take the mini out ?
Mar 31 2013 12:51 PM
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chichestermini
NEVER MIND THE TEMPERATURE!!!!! GOGOGO!!!!
Mar 31 2013 01:26 PM -
Archa
A Mini should be driven no matter what the weather, just give it a good wash afterwards if you are worried about it turning to rust.
Mar 31 2013 03:28 PM
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charie t
dug a golf out of a foot of snow and he got stuck again
Mar 24 2013 06:14 PM
